“To be honest with ourselves, we’re not really here to meditate, are we? We want to feel better… without putting in too much effort.” — Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Mindfulness for Lazy Meditators
Curious about the Buddhist path? Please join us for a series of discussions about Buddhism, mind and other matters. Each class will consist of meditation, discussion, and listening. Feel free to drop in at any time! Wednesday evenings, 6:00–7:00p at Nalanda West
How does the bustle of a busy market relate to meditation and contemplating our busy minds? In a new post, sangha member Alex likens the sense of community from Farmer’s Markets to the experience of attending Nalanda West’s Sunday Open Meditation Program. ”You could see how these natural moments done regularly come together in this ecosystem of mutual support and collaboration.”
This course is the third in a six-course series that examines Mahayana Buddhism. It explores how the brilliant scholar and teacher, Nagarjuna, explained the Buddha’s teaching from a logical perspective. It includes a description on the development of the Madhyamaka philosophical school in India and Tibet and explains the distinctions between its major branches.
Joyce Lam 17 May 1950–19 July 2025 Dear Nalandabodhi Vancouver Members and Friends, It is with a heavy heart that
Nalandabodhi Seattle invites you to join us for Sit & Stretch on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:00–8:00a to ease into the practice of sitting meditation by gently waking the body and warming up the muscles. Through mindful movement and basic yoga, we will train in the suppleness required to sit comfortably so that our meditation can accomplish the goal of completely taming our minds.
